Country Crossing grand opening set for Jan. 15-17; music acts not finalized

View full size(AP Photo/The Eagle, Jay Hare)People walk around the bingo pavilion inside the Country Crossing at Dothan, Ala., on Dec. 1, 2009. Although the bingo and entertainment facility has been open, it will hold its grand opening Jan. 15-17, officials announced Thursday, Dec. 17.DOTHAN, Ala. -- Officials with the Country Crossing bingo pavilion and entertainment complex say they are still
finalizing the performance lineup, but announced Thursday the
development's grand opening will be held January 15-17, the Dothan Eagle reports.

"Live music acts will perform in conjunction with venue ribbon
cuttings, interviews with the stars associated with the project and
more," officials said in a written statement released Thursday evening.

The development has been open since Dec. 1. An electronic bingo
pavilion, 3 restaurants, an RV Park and a bed and breakfast are
operational, the Eagle reported. The Celebrity Station Amphitheater was scheduled to host
its first concert Dec. 12, but weather forced the concert featuring
Kellie Pickler to be moved to the Dothan Civic Center.

Officials say preliminary work on Phase 2 of the development has
begun. Country Music Artist Randy Owen announced Dec. 1 that
Phase 2 will include a family entertainment center bearing his name
featuring a bowling alley, arcade and other family-oriented
entertainment. The next phase is also expected to include two hotels.